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Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-20-CU Commando in Chittagong

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
41-24677
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26598
YOM:
1943
Location:
Chittagong
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-35-CU Commando in Imphal: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
42-3630
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chittagong - Imphal
MSN:
26763
YOM:
1943
Location:
Imphal
Manipur
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a supply mission from Chittagong to Imphal when descending to Imphal Airport, the aircraft was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese Mitsubishi Zero. Out of control, the C-46 dove into the ground and crashed in a field, killing all four occupants.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-30-CU Commando in Chittagong

Date & Time: Apr 3, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
41-24753
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26674
YOM:
1943
Location:
Chittagong
Chittagong
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crash landed at Chittagong Airport. No casualties.
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